Lamas is an ancient town, about 30 minutes away from Tarapoto, in the Northern Peruvian Region of San Martin. Best time to visit Lamas The relatively drier months from June to October are the time when most of the tourists come exploring Tarapoto and the areas around. How to reach The cities of Peru are well-connected by flights. You can fly to Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport in Tarapoto from Lima, the Capital of Peru.  Peru is accessible from major destinations of the world. From Tarapoto, you can take a bus or hire a car to reach Lamas. Lamas Tourist Attractions Lamas is an ancient Peruvian Town, a must-visit in your itinerary if you are planning a historical tour of Peru. Lamas attract tourists because of its ethnological museum.  [...]

Lake Titicaca, the highest Lake in the world navigable by boat, lies between Peru and Bolivia. It is 3,800 meters above the sea level. When to visit February to November is most pleasant months to visit the Lake, being comparatively drier. How to Get to Lake Titicaca Making Puno in Peru a base would be a good idea while you are planning a visit to Lake Titicaca. The nearest airport to Puno is 44 kilometers away in the town of Juliaca which has regular and daily flights from the cities of Arequipa, Cusco and Peru’s Capital – Lima. You can take a taxi or ride on a bus to Puno from Juliaca. From Juliaca airport, you can either take taxis or buses to Puno. A taxi will usually cost $20, while buses cost $5 per person.  Slow trains too run to  [...]

Among the attractions of Peru, a South American Country facing the Pacific Ocean is the 43-kilometers Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. With mountains, Andean Valleys, tropical forests and the Inca ruins along the Urubamba River, an Amazon tributary, this trail pulls history- lovers and adventurers from all over the world. How to reach The City of Cusco is the access point to the trail. You can either tour the trail on a train or explore the area on a 4-day hike. Reaching Cusco is convenient as the cities in Peru are well-connected by flights, as well as bus and railways. Best Time to Visit Inca Trail The months from May to September are the best time to hike the trail as the rest of the months are wet. The Trail is closed in February. Inca Trail  [...]

Huancayo is a town in Mantaro Valley in Junin Region in Peru. It is 3,240 meters above the sea-level. Best time to visit Huancayo You can make a trip here at anytime of the year though the dry months from November to March are when most of the tourists visit Peru. How to reach Huancayo There are trains from Lima – Peru’s Capital to Huancayo. The journey takes about seven hours through a scenic route.  The cities and towns in Peru are well-connected by buses too. Huancayo Attractions Following are some of the attractions in Huancayo. Parque de la Identidad Wanka: This small park has lots of stone works, sculptures and native flora, mosaic buildings and pathways and in the centre is a replica of mate Burilado. The park is also a place to  [...]

At about 214 kilometers to the southwest of the Peruvian City of Piura, in the Northern Andes region here, is the isolated town of Huancabamba. Best time to visit Huancabamba The drier months from April to November are the best time to explore Huancabamba. How to reach Huancabamba The cities in Peru are well-connected by buses. Huacabamba is at an 8-hour ride by bus from Piura. Huancabamba Attractions Best know for the Shamans who live higher up the mountain, the town can be a good base to explore the region. You will be immersed in the charms of this remote town as soon as you set off for it from Piura. The buses halt now and then for you to soak in the beauty of the landscape. The ride is bumpy and adventurously mountainous, curving around  [...]

Colca Canyon is a major reason for tourist to visit the City of Arequipa. About 180 kilometers away from this South Peruvian City, Colca Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. It lies between the 6,425 meters high Coropuna Mountain and 6,325 meters high Ampato Mountain. Best time to Visit While the dry season from May to November is when tourism peaks here and this is also the trekking season, canoeing fans should come in December to March to navigate the Colca River. How to reach Accessibility is not an issue with Colca Canyon. Buses ply in Arequipa for the Canyon. Arequipa itself is just a 45-minute flight away from Lima- the Capital City of Peru. About the Canyon The River Colca originates from Condorma Crucero Alto and takes the name  [...]

Arequipa is a city in the Andean Region of southern Peru and a Cultural World Heritage Site. Best time to Visit Arequipa The dry months from June to September are a good time to explore this Peruvian City. How to reach Arequipa From Peru’s Capital City – Lima, you can fly to the Rodriguez Ballon Airport in Arequipa in less than an hour or take an overnight bus from there. To get around the City, you have tourist-buses, public buses, taxis and cars. Arequipa Tourist Attractions The second largest city of Peru, Arequipa also has the tag of being a White City attached to it. The reason – white ashlar, a volcanic stone used in making the buildings and the houses here. A landmark of this city is the Main Plaza, in the centre of which is  [...]

Peruvian city of Tarapoto belongs to the San Martin District and is the third largest city of that region. It is located in the Valley where the Cunbaza and Shilacayo Rivers meet. Best time to visit June and October are the best time to visit the Tarapoto, with not much rain around. How to reach Tarapato’s Guillermo del Castillo Paredes Airport is well-served by regular flights from the Peru’s Capital – Lima. The Jorge Chavez International Airport at Lima is easily accessible from major destinations across the world. Attractions Tarapoto has many scenic delights that you can merrily let your eyes feast on. This “Land of Waterfalls’’ is home to some of the finest falls of Peru such as the 35-meter Aguashiyachu – the Laughing Waters  [...]

The South American Country of Peru lies facing the South Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Chile. Best time to visit Peru Peru has diverse climate across the country. May to September is when you should visit the Andean Region and the coastal areas are worth visiting from December to March. How to Get to Peru The Jorge Chavez International Airport at Lima, Peru’s Capital City is the most important one at Peru and some of the major international airlines serve the airport. Flights again, are the more convenient option to travel within Peru. You can access the Region of Lake Titicaca by boat or ferry. Buses are a cheap option as well.  Peru has a good and scenic rail network. Alternatively, you can also rent a car to get around the city of  [...]

Maybe no other journey could perhaps be additional rewarding with compared to a holiday in Peru. Boasting several of the majority exclusive native peoples on the globe, in addition to a storied record as well as a diversity of natural sceneries that will weaken your camera, a trip to Peru is the majority frequently an experience that will surely change your life. A vacation in Peru is part learning, part adventure experience. Peru is mysterious, stimulating, remarkable as well as attention-grabbing all at one time, as well as if you pleasure yourself to an escape in Peru; you will surely live for long time in the memories back in your mind for all times. Chances are that you’ll come back once more one day. Better earlier than coming later. The  [...]